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Florida Health Advisories Issued for Water Quality Concerns
Confirmed
In Short: Health advisories have been issued for water quality issues in Miami-Dade and Volusia counties due to bacteria and harmful algae blooms.
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County has issued a water quality health advisory due to elevated levels of bacteria detected during regular monitoring, exceeding state guidelines.
In Volusia County, the Florida Department of Health has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Monroe, advising residents and visitors to take precautions.
The advisories follow the collection of algae samples by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and its partners from reported bloom locations.
Background
Florida is a state in the Southeastern and South Atlantic regions of the United States. It borders the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Alabama to the northwest, Georgia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Straits of Florida to the south, and The Bahamas to the southeast.
What's confirmed
- Sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that the level of bacteria exceeds the level established by state guidelines.
What's still developing
- Volusia County, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins found in the center of Lake Monroe.
- Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautions: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and partners collect algae samples from reported bloom locations.